Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00049
Torres-Huete, Nely v. U.S. Attorney General
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Case Information
Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
March 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Nov 10, 2025
APPLICATION/PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (not paid/ IFP Motion not filed), filed by Nely Yohana Torres-Huete. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
Main Document:
APPLICATION/PETITION
#2
Nov 10, 2025
Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II (kma) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
#3
Nov 10, 2025
Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 11/10/2025 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number 9910 (kma) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
Main Document:
Clerks
#4
Nov 10, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On or before November 17, 2025, Respondent shall show cause why the 1 Petition should not be granted. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 11/10/2025. See attached document for full details. (gan) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#5
Nov 10, 2025
ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 11/10/2025. See attached document for full details. (gan) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#6
Nov 13, 2025
First MOTION for Extension of Time OSC Return by Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft). Responses due by 12/1/2025. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
Main Document:
First
#7
Nov 14, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Respondent's 6 Motion for Extension of Time. Respondent shall file its Response to the Court's 4 Order to Show Cause on or before November 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 11/14/2025. (gan) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
Nov 17, 2025
Reset Deadlines Per DE 7 . Show Cause Response due by 11/18/2025. (cqs)
#8
Nov 18, 2025
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix, # 6 Appendix, # 7 Appendix, # 8 Appendix, # 9 Appendix, # 10 Appendix, # 11 Appendix, # 12 Appendix, # 13 Appendix, # 14 Appendix, # 15 Appendix, # 16 Appendix, # 17 Appendix, # 18 Appendix, # 19 Appendix, # 20 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#9
Nov 24, 2025
Petitioner's Reply to Respondent's Response to Order to Show Cause re 8 Response to Order to Show Cause, by Nely Yohana Torres-Huete. (pc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/25/2025: # 2 Supporting Appendice) (pc). (Entered: 11/25/2025)
Main Document:
Petitioner's
#10
Dec 12, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File a Petition for a Temporary Restraining Order/ Preliminary Injunction by Nely Yohana Torres-Huete. Responses due by 12/29/2025. (pc) (Main Document 10 replaced on 12/12/2025) (pc). (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document:
MOTION
#11
Dec 12, 2025
NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Nely Yohana Torres-Huete (address updated). (pc) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#12
Dec 15, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Show Cause Response due by 12/17/2025.), Administratively Closing Case. Motions terminated: 10 MOTION for Leave to File filed by Nely Yohana Torres-Huete. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 12/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#13
Dec 17, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time to file Response to OSC by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (pty:dft). Responses due by 12/31/2025. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
Main Document:
MOTION
#14
Dec 18, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Respondent's 13 Motion for Extension of Time. Respondent shall respond to the Court's 12 Order to Show Cause on or before December 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 12/18/2025. (gan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
#15
Dec 19, 2025
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#16
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. It is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this case is TRANSFERRED to the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 1/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#17
Jan 12, 2026
Case transferred in from Florida Southern. Case Number 0:25-cv-62270; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
Case
#18
Jan 12, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bkt4) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
CLERKS
#19
Jan 12, 2026
NOTICE of Referral of Case to Magistrate Judge Peter Bray. Parties notified, filed. (bkt4) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
Jan 12, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (bkt4)
#20
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Laredo Division of the Southern District of Texas (Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (jmm4) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Transfer Case (to a different court)
#21
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE of Referral of Case to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. Parties notified, filed. (cng4) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Referral of Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#22
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (cng4) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jan 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (cng4)
Jan 14, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 31, 2026
Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer
#23
Feb 03, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
Main Document:
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
#24
Mar 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
Parties
Torres-Huete, Nely
Party
U.S. Attorney General
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